'Inner frame' makes Fit stronger, less costly

Honda's new approach gives the roomy 2015 Fit more body rigidity than its predecessor.

April 14, 2014 05:00 AM

LOS ANGELES -- In creating the 2015 Honda Fit's body-in-white, Honda engineers changed the manufacturing process to make the car lighter, stronger and less expensive.

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